Nonprofit · EIN 54-1191441
SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION
Tax-exempt · STILLWATER, OK 74074
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $87,348 | $56,333 | $31,015 | $57,813 | – | $57,813 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $70,134 | $57,164 | $12,970 | $26,798 | – | $26,798 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $82,637 | $93,055 | -$10,418 | $9,814 | $0 | $9,814 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,651
- Membership dues
- $40,212
- Program service revenue
- $13,749
- Investment income
- $37
- Other revenue
- $3,699
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $40,855
- Occupancy
- $5,000
- Printing, publications and postage
- $71
- Other expenses
- $10,407
- Program services (functional)
- $43,436
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,798
- Total assets, end of year
- $57,813
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $57,813
- Cash, savings and investments
- $48,139
- Gross receipts
- $87,348
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HOURAN PHD | President | 10 | $0 |
| MARK URBAN-LURAIN PHD | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| DAQING PIAO PHD | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| DAMON ABRAHAM PHD | Foundation Mgr. | 3 | $0 |
| HARALD WALACH PHD | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN VALENTINO | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| GARRET MODDEL PHD | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| MARSHA ADAMS | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| ROGER NELSON PHD | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HOURAN PHD | President | 10 | $0 |
| MARK URBAN-LURAIN PHD | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| DAQING PIAO PHD | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| CHANTAL TOPOROW PHD | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| DAMON ABRAHAM PHD | Foundation Mgr. | 3 | $0 |
| HARALD WALACH PHD | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN VALENTINO | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| GARRET MODDEL PHD | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| MARSHA ADAMS | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| ROGER NELSON PHD | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HOURAN PHD | INTERIM PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| MARK URBAN-LURAIN PHD | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| DAQING PIAO PHD | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| CHANTAL TOPOROW PHD | EDUCATION OFFICER | 3 | $0 |
| DAMON ABRAHAM PHD | COUNCILOR | 3 | $0 |
| HARALD WALACH PHD | COUNCILOR | 3 | $0 |
| JOHN VALENTINO | COUNCILOR | 3 | $0 |
| GARRET MODDEL PHD | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| MARSHA ADAMS | COUNCILOR | 3 | $0 |
| ROGER NELSON PHD | COUNCILOR | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- C/O DAQING PIAO 1105 S STONEYBROOK, STILLWATER, OK 74074-0000
- In care of
- % DAQING PIAO
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DAQING PIAO, Treasurer
- Phone
- (405) 744-5250
- Return prepared by
- DANIEL LEE CPA
Mission
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Program accomplishments
- PUBLICATION OF THE PEER REVIEW JOURNAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION. PROVIDES MEMBERS AND PUBLIC THE LATEST RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ON SCIENTIFIC ANOMALIES.Expenses $34,186
- EDGE SCIENCE MAGAZINE PROVIDES RESEARCH NEWS AND ARTICLES TO EDUCATE SOCIETY MEMBERS AND OTHERS ABOUT SCIENTIFIC ANOMALIES.
- ANNUAL MEETINGExpenses $9,250
- NUMEROUS ONLINE RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS TO EDUCATE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL MEMBERS ARE MADE.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1191441
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $57,813
- Income (IRS master file)
- $87,348
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $87,348 | $56,333 | $57,813 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $70,134 | $57,164 | $26,798 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $82,637 | $93,055 | $9,814 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-1191441).
Questions about SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION
- What is the EIN of SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION is 54-1191441.
- Is SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOCIETY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $87,348, expenses of $56,333 and total assets of $57,813 at year end.
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